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Instructional Level: Advanced

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Course Outline:

Hour 1

Connective tissue function and composition
The role of collagen
Review of genetic inheritance of disorders
Factors affecting genetic expression
Importance of the zebra as a mascot
Evolution of presentation of EDS in the medical field
Review of Villefranche nosology
Exploration of why the nosology has been replaced
Review of the current classifications of EDS
Skin presentation
Joint presentation
Other connective tissue fragility
Pain disorders
GI involvement
Neurological involvement
Psychological involvement

Hour 2 & 3

Review of 12 classifications of EDS along with the recent unclassified genetic abnormality (excluding hEDS and HSD) to include the following within each diagnosis:
- Prevalence
- Presentation
- Genetics involved
- Clinical Diagnostic criteria
- Management strategies if specifics are needed for the disorder
- Differential diagnoses to look out for

Hour 4

Review of the classification of hEDS and HSD to include the following within each diagnoses:
- Understanding the difference between the diagnoses
- Prevalence
- Presentation
- Genetics involved
- Clinical Diagnostic criteria
- Management strategies if specifics are needed for the disorder
- Differential diagnoses to look out for

Hour 5

Importance of creating an EDS management team for the patient
Patient presentations varying in complexity
Online references for more information

Author

Patricia J Stott PT, DPT, ATC, CHT

Connective Tissue Disorders of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)- Sunday, August 11th, 2024, 10:00 am- 3:00 pm ET

Name: Connective Tissue Disorders of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)- Sunday, August 11th, 2024, 10:00 am- 3:00 pm ET
Brand: homeceuconnection
SKU: HCEU-ITEM-14248-W
Price: 144.0 USD
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5 Hours Instructional Level: Advanced

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Description:

For many years, the group of genetic connective tissue disorders of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) has been considered a “rare” group of disorders. While some of the specific classifications may be rare in presentation, we now understand the group of diagnoses as a whole is not as rare as we once thought. EDS is often misdiagnosed and poorly understood in the medical field. With this poor understanding, the patient is unable to get the wholistic care required for the many systems involved to ensure a better prognosis. Being able to recognize, understand the complexity, and have a conversation with the patient on treatment strategies can help improve quality of life significantly for these individuals.

In this course, you will be provided with the general presentation of the connection tissue disorder along with the genetic background before diving into each specific form of the disorder. You will also learn the prevalence, presentation, clinical diagnostic criteria that leads to testing, and recommended treatment strategies specific to each type of EDS. You will be able to recognize, appropriately refer out, and offer a grounded relationship with your patient to build a confident treatment plan.

Full Course Description

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain post-schooling education on these specific disorders to efficiently recognize, support, and manage the health of these patients.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify the many roles connective tissue has within the human body and what can be involved with a connective tissue disorder.
Identify the genetic presentation of EDS and factors that can influence genetic expression.
Recognize the history and evolution of presentation and classifications of EDS.
Identify the reasoning for replacement of the nosology into new classifications.
Select the systems that can be involved in someone with a diagnosis of EDS.
Recognize the complexity of the presentation of the disorder as whole.
Identify the general presentation of the most common forms of EDS in the clinic (hEDS, cEDS, vEDS).
Recognize the clinical diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for each subgroup of EDS.
Select the management strategies specific for the different categories of EDS if specialized and follow up care is necessary.
Identify the difference in diagnostic criteria between the two disorders of hEDS and HSD.
Identify the care team that may be needed and involved in an individual patient's care.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain post-schooling education on these specific disorders to efficiently recognize, support, and manage the health of these patients.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify the many roles connective tissue has within the human body and what can be involved with a connective tissue disorder.
Identify the genetic presentation of EDS and factors that can influence genetic expression.
Recognize the history and evolution of presentation and classifications of EDS.
Identify the reasoning for replacement of the nosology into new classifications.
Select the systems that can be involved in someone with a diagnosis of EDS.
Recognize the complexity of the presentation of the disorder as whole.
Identify the general presentation of the most common forms of EDS in the clinic (hEDS, cEDS, vEDS).
Recognize the clinical diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for each subgroup of EDS.
Select the management strategies specific for the different categories of EDS if specialized and follow up care is necessary.
Identify the difference in diagnostic criteria between the two disorders of hEDS and HSD.
Identify the care team that may be needed and involved in an individual patient's care.

Disclosures:

WEBINAR

A webinar is LIVE INTERACTIVE audio and video course delivered over the Internet to your computer. With a HomeCEU webinar, you are able to see, hear and interactive with the course presenter. In many courses, demonstrative video will be used to further enhance your learning experience. All content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (PowerPoint Slides, Reference Materials etc.).

Contact Hours: 5 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Massage Therapist

Instructional Level: Advanced

Criteria for Completion: The successful completion of a post course examination is required to receive credit for your webinar participation. A score of 70% or higher is required. You will have additional attempts to pass the examination should it be needed.

PLEASE NOTE: All webinar exams MUST be successfully completed by midnight Central Standard Time on the day of the webinar broadcast.

This course is offered for 0.50 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Patricia Stott is an owner of Elevation Wellness and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

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